For most Sweetwater County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.
For a Sweetwater County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the District Court. The two tools that keep a Sweetwater County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the County Clerk, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.
Skipping this planning step means the District Court decides who receives the property: a simple Wyoming probate takes 4+ months and opens with $160 in court filing fees. Wyoming also lets owners name a transfer-on-death beneficiary on vehicle titles, which keeps cars out of the same process.
A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Sweetwater County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the County Clerk during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.
Before recording, a Wyoming transfer on death deed is signed with notary acknowledgmentWyo. Stat. 2-18-101 to 2-18-106Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathWyo. Stat. 2-18-101 to 2-18-106Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.
Deeds and other real property documents for Sweetwater County are recorded with the County Clerk at 80 West Flaming Gorge Way, Suite 150, Green River, WY 82935. Phone: 307-872-3749. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (recording hours; office open until 5:00 PM).
The County Clerk charges $12 for the first page plus $3 for each additional page. A 2-page transfer on death deed is $15 in recording fees, before any required forms the office charges for. A transfer on death deed is exempt from transfer tax.
Sweetwater County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, Nationwide Title Clearing.
Recording Office Record
Sweetwater County
Address
Phone
Fax
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E-recording
Recording fees
| Base fee (first page) | $12 |
| Each additional page | $3 |
| Transfer tax on a TOD deed | Exempt |
Wyo. Stat. 18-3-402(a)(xvi)(A) (statewide recording fees collected by county clerks)
Verified September 9, 2026 · Source
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Create a free, state-specific will with witness and notarization requirements included.
Transfer assets to your existing trust. State execution requirements included.
Transfer real property to a beneficiary upon your death without probate.
Designate someone to make medical decisions on your behalf.
Designate someone to manage your financial affairs.
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